Vale Royal Abbey is a stunning location for any wedding. Steeped in history and beautifully restored by English Heritage, the Abbey is set within 150 acres of beautiful Cheshire countryside with endless backdrops for your photographs!
The Vale Royal Abbey team are hugely experienced and able to help you create the bespoke wedding you’ve been dreaming of. With delicious fine dining options, elegant rooms, endless styling options and exclusivity, you’ll be able to build wedding memories that last forever.
Weddings at Vale Royal Abbey are ideal for your guests too, conveniently situated between Chester and Knutsford, our central location makes your wedding easy to arrange and manage.
Whether your heart is set on a grand celebration or a smaller, more intimate affair, you’ll find Vale Royal Abbey has the ideal mix of formality, relaxation and romance to ensure your special day is perfect in every way.
It’s our policy to allow only one wedding on any given day, giving you the freedom to arrange your day as you choose. In addition, you’ll have the full attention of all our staff, resulting in the personal and attentive service that your wedding day deserves.
Set at the top of a mile-long driveway and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Vale Royal Abbey is grand yet welcoming.
We offer a choice of three beautiful rooms which can be used separately or joined together to create the right atmosphere for your wedding, whether you have 20 guests or 200.
The grounds of Vale Royal Abbey are simply stunning. The courtyard area provides a magnificent arrival setting and is a great place for your guests to gather. Reception drinks can be served outside on the well-manicured lawns, or in the library if the weather is inclement.
Also, there are ample photographic opportunities around the beautiful grounds and lake. The splendid interior is a fine background for photographs so you’ll still be able to create unforgettable memories, whatever the weather.
A sight to behold when dressed for the occasion, the Great Hall can seat up to 150 guests. It features two period fireplaces and a beautiful wood floor.
There are large windows offering views of the surrounding countryside. Historic paintings and a beamed ceiling add to the grandeur of this magnificent room.
View layout and capacitiesA room with a period fireplace and lovely atmosphere for more intimate occasions, The Library can accommodate 50 guests for private dining or up to 120 guests for a civil ceremony.
View layout and capacities
A relaxed setting with its own bar, easy chairs and comfortable sofas, the Lounge commands stunning views of the golf course. It’s a perfect choice for smaller parties or for use as a reception room for events in the Library or Great Hall.
Fine food is a hallmark of the Vale Royal Abbey experience. Treat your guests to a fabulous wedding breakfast created by our chef using fresh, local ingredients.
We’ve developed a choice of wedding breakfast and buffet menus for you to choose from, or we can prepare any hot or cold menu you specify, including vegetarian and vegan. We’re proud of our well-earned reputation for our irresistible desserts!
Every wedding at Vale Royal Abbey is unique and our team appreciates just how much the smallest details can matter. We’ll offer advice and guidance where required, leaving ample scope to personalise your day.
In the run-up to your wedding, you and our wedding co-ordinators will work together to iron out the finer details. Then, when the big day arrives, you can rest assured knowing that everything is being carefully managed – by people you know and trust.
Please Note:
We recommend that you check availability with your preferred church or if you’re wanting to host a civil ceremony, please contact Cheshire West & Chester Registrars on 01244 972939.
We offer our premium weekend packages as well as weekday packages for all budgets. We don’t do hidden costs or surprise bills, everything we quote is all inclusive.
Our ethos is to work closely with every couple to seek to understand and meet your needs. Our wedding packages start from £5,500.00 and our wedding breakfast menus start from just £65.00 per person. We do also provide intimate vow’s and twilight packages.
A wedding at Vale Royal Abbey really is like no other. See for yourself today.
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